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marked by strong wind or more wind than usual
watch out for gusty conditions as the storm blows in
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Recent Examples of gusty
At the time of the crash, a Nor'easter was imminent, and Massachusetts had rain, gusty winds and poor visibility.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
AccuWeather meteorologist Dan Pydynowski told that there could be be gusty winds, rough surf, coastal flooding and beach erosion this weekend into Monday—primarily along North Carolina’s Outer Banks northward into southern New England.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Humberto is passing west of the island as a large hurricane Tuesday, bringing bands of rain, gusty winds and dangerous surf.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Another round of storms is set to arrive during the evening, some strong with gusty winds and heavy downpours, according to Fox19 meteorologists.
—Enquirer Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
The area could see gusty winds, localized blowing dust and heavy rainfall.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Even when pyrocumulus clouds don't form, the intense heat from a massive wildfire can still create locally strong, gusty winds in the area.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025
Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
AccuWeather meteorologist Dan Pydynowski told that there could be be gusty winds, rough surf, coastal flooding and beach erosion this weekend into Monday—primarily along North Carolina’s Outer Banks northward into southern New England.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Humberto is passing west of the island as a large hurricane Tuesday, bringing bands of rain, gusty winds and dangerous surf.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Another round of storms is set to arrive during the evening, some strong with gusty winds and heavy downpours, according to Fox19 meteorologists.
—Enquirer Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
The area could see gusty winds, localized blowing dust and heavy rainfall.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Even when pyrocumulus clouds don't form, the intense heat from a massive wildfire can still create locally strong, gusty winds in the area.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gusty
Adjective
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The northern Caribbean would likely still receive a few days of wet and windy weather in this scenario, but rainfall totals would be lower, as would the flood risk, with Melissa moving steadily west.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The lining mimics sheep wool while the thick denim creates a windproof barrier that’s helpful for windy fall and winter days.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Videos posted to Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu showed hikers shoveling snow off buried tents in blustery whiteout conditions.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Even when the outside temperature is a blustery 30 degrees Fahrenheit, heat still moves into a refrigerant that sits at 0 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Such breezy asides suggest a movie that’s a little too eager to be liked.—
Ben Kenigsberg,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Overdyes help tell Maritaş’ light and breezy S/S ’27 story.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Gusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusty. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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